Planning Features

The checklist feature helps you organize and track all your wedding planning tasks. Here's how to make the most of it:

Getting Started

Access Your Checklist: Navigate to 'Checklist' from the Planning section in your dashboard sidebar.

Create Checklist Items:

• Click the '+' button or 'Add Item' to create a new task
• Enter a title and optional description
• Select a category (Venue, Catering, Photography, etc.)
• Set a due date if needed
• Assign the task to yourself or a planning partner (Pro feature)

Use Templates:

• Choose from pre-made templates like 'Traditional Wedding', 'Modern Wedding', 'Budget-Friendly Wedding', etc.
• Templates automatically populate common tasks for your wedding type
• Customize templates to fit your specific needs

Managing Your Checklist

Organizing Tasks

• Categories: Organize tasks by category (Venue, Catering, Photography, Decoration, etc.)
• Status: Track tasks as 'Not Started', 'In Progress', or 'Completed'
• Priority: Mark tasks as High, Medium, or Low priority
• Due Dates: Set deadlines to keep your planning on track

Completing Tasks

• Click the checkbox next to any task to mark it as completed
• Completed tasks are automatically moved to the bottom of the list
• View your progress percentage at the top of the checklist page

Drag and Drop

• Reorder tasks by dragging them to your preferred position
• This helps you prioritize and organize your workflow

Advanced Features

Linking to Mood Boards

• Link checklist items to mood boards for visual inspiration
• Access related mood boards directly from checklist items

Task Assignment

• Assign tasks to yourself or a planning partner (Pro feature)
• See who's responsible for each task
• Collaborate effectively on planning

Plan Limitations

• Free Plan: Up to 25 checklist items
• Pro Plan: Unlimited checklist items + printable reports

Tip: Use the checklist templates to get started quickly, then customize them to match your specific wedding needs!

The timeline feature helps you plan your wedding schedule and important dates. This feature is available on Pro.

Getting Started

Access Timeline: Navigate to 'Timeline' from the Planning section in your dashboard sidebar.

Create Timeline Events:

• Click 'Add Event' or the '+' button
• Enter event details:
• Event name and description
• Date and time
• Location (optional)
• Category (Ceremony, Reception, Pre-Wedding, etc.)
• Priority level

Managing Your Timeline

View Options

• Calendar View: See your timeline in a calendar format
• List View: View events in a chronological list
• Timeline View: Visual timeline showing all events

Organizing Events

• Categories: Group events by type (Ceremony, Reception, Pre-Wedding Events, etc.)
• Colors: Events are color-coded by category for easy identification
• Filters: Filter events by category, date range, or status

Editing Events

• Click on any event to view and edit details
• Update dates, times, locations, and descriptions
• Delete events you no longer need

Filipino Wedding Traditions

The timeline feature supports wedding events:

• Pamamanhikan: Formal engagement ceremony
• Despedida de Soltera: Bachelorette party
• Despedida de Soltero: Bachelor party
• Wedding Rehearsal: Practice ceremony
• Wedding Day: Main ceremony and reception
• Post-Wedding Events: Thank you parties, etc.

Countdown Timer

• View a countdown to your wedding day on the timeline page
• See days remaining until important events
• Get reminders for upcoming deadlines

Plan Availability

• Free Plan: Not available
• Pro Plan: Full timeline access + printable reports

Tip: Create timeline events for all major milestones, from engagement to your wedding day, to stay organized and on schedule!

Mood boards help you visualize your wedding style and theme. This feature is available on Pro.

Getting Started

Access Mood Board: Navigate to 'Mood Board' from the Planning section in your dashboard sidebar.

Create a Mood Board:

• Click 'Create Mood Board' or the '+' button
• Enter a title and description
• Select a category (Decor, Flowers, Attire, Color Palette, etc.)
• Set priority and status

Adding Inspiration

Upload Images

• Upload photos from your computer
• Add images that inspire your wedding vision
• Organize images by category or theme

Image Organization

• Group images by style, color, or element
• Add notes to images explaining your vision
• Create multiple mood boards for different aspects (decor, flowers, attire)

Using Your Mood Board

Visual Planning

• Collect inspiration for colors, styles, and themes
• Share mood boards with vendors to communicate your vision
• Use mood boards to make design decisions

Linking to Checklist

• Link mood boards to specific checklist items
• Access mood boards directly from related tasks
• Keep visual inspiration connected to planning tasks

Calendar View

• View mood boards in a calendar format
• See mood boards by due date
• Organize by timeline if needed

Collaboration

• Share mood boards with your planning partners (Pro feature)
• Collaborate on visual planning together
• Get feedback and make decisions together

Plan Availability

• Free Plan: Not available
• Pro Plan: Full mood board access

Tip: Create separate mood boards for different aspects of your wedding (decor, flowers, attire) to keep your inspiration organized!

Quick notes help you capture ideas, reminders, and important information quickly. This feature is available on Pro.

Getting Started

Access Quick Notes: Navigate to 'Quick Notes' from the Media section in your dashboard sidebar.

Create a Note:

• Click 'Add Note' or the '+' button
• Enter your note title and content
• Add tags or categories for organization (optional)

Using Quick Notes

Capture Ideas

• Jot down wedding ideas as they come to you
• Save vendor quotes and contact information
• Note important details from conversations

Organization

• Use tags to categorize notes
• Search notes by keyword or tag
• Organize notes by date or category

Editing Notes

• Click on any note to view and edit
• Update content anytime
• Delete notes you no longer need

Best Practices

• Vendor Information: Save vendor contact details and quotes
• Ideas: Capture inspiration and ideas as they come
• Reminders: Note important dates, deadlines, or tasks
• Decisions: Record decisions made with your partner or family

Plan Availability

• Free Plan: Not available
• Pro Plan: Full quick notes access

Tip: Use quick notes to capture ideas on the go, then organize them into your checklist or timeline later!

WedPlanner is designed with Filipino wedding traditions in mind. Here's how to incorporate cultural elements into your planning:

Traditional Ceremonies

Cord and Veil Ceremony

• Plan the traditional Cord and Veil ceremony
• Add to your timeline with specific timing
• Assign sponsors (Ninong/Ninang) in your guest list
• Note requirements and preparations needed

Coins Ceremony (Arrhae)

• Include the traditional coins ceremony
• Plan the exchange of 13 coins
• Assign coin bearers in your guest list

Pamamanhikan

• Plan the formal engagement ceremony
• Add to your timeline as a pre-wedding event
• Track preparations and guest list

Cultural Planning Features

Extended Family Management

• Add extended family members to your guest list
• Organize by family side (bride's side, groom's side)
• Track RSVPs for large family gatherings

Seating Arrangements

• Plan seating with respect to Filipino family hierarchy
• Organize tables by family groups
• Consider traditional seating customs

Vendor Network

• Find Filipino wedding vendors
• Browse vendors specializing in traditional ceremonies
• Connect with lechon caterers, traditional musicians, etc.

Budget Considerations

• Track costs for traditional ceremonies
• Budget for sponsors' gifts and tokens
• Plan for extended family accommodations
• Consider traditional food and catering costs

Checklist Templates

• Use 'Traditional Wedding' checklist template
• Includes tasks for cultural ceremonies
• Covers all wedding elements

Timeline Planning

• Plan traditional pre-wedding events
• Schedule cultural ceremonies
• Coordinate with family for traditional activities

Tips for Traditional Weddings

• Family Involvement: Use collaboration features to involve family in planning
• Vendor Selection: Choose vendors familiar with Filipino traditions
• Documentation: Use quick notes to record family preferences and traditions
• Budget Planning: Account for traditional elements in your budget

Tip: Use the 'Traditional Wedding' checklist template to ensure you don't miss any important cultural elements!